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YY08 FWG

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,943 mi
Last recorded89,943 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 FWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 89,943 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 86,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 83,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 May 2024 83,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 78,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 74,722 miles

Exhaust flexible section deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 70,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Pass 15 May 2020 67,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Pass 2 May 2019 63,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,045 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge of tread

Pass 3 May 2017 54,863 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 49,631 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 44,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake lever button missing

Fail 12 May 2015 44,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake lever button missing

Pass 19 May 2014 38,799 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 33,030 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 28,843 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,009 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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YY08 FWG is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 68,679 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY08 FWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY08 FWG registered?

YY08 FWG is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is YY08 FWG safe to buy?

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